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Barbara Bernal Obituary

Barbara Bernal

Barbara Bernal passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 22, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1947, to Max and Betty Rahn. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany; and husband, Michael. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Gross (Brian), Melissa Maechtlen (Jacob), and Melinda Cordova (Jose); her brother, Lou Rahn (Christine); and grandchildren, Tyler, Angelo, Mason, Emma, Max, Addison, and Camden. She was very loved by her sisters-in-law, Virginia, Madeline, Patsy, Sandra, and Mary, who were like sisters to her. Barbara was a beautiful person whose warmth and kindness left a lasting impression.

A service will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:30 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH - University. Burial and reception will follow.

Please visit our online guest book for Barbara at

www.FrenchFunerals.com.
Published by Albuquerque Journal on Apr. 27, 2025.

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May

1

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

FRENCH - University

1111 University Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87102

May

1

Funeral service

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

FRENCH - University

1111 University Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87102

May

1

Service

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FRENCH - University Reception Center

1111 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

May

1

Burial

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery

924 Menaul Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87107

Funeral services provided by:

French Funerals & Cremations - University & Lomas

1111 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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